How Website Security Impacts Search Engine Optimization

SEO TheoryOctober 3, 2013Comments Off

One of the SEO services that Randy Ray and I provide for clients is a review of Website security. On a happy Web no one would be trying to exploit loopholes in Internet services but the “commercial” hackers are chasing potentially billions of dollars in revenue and the “state” hackers are trying to dominate the Web. There is nothing you can do to prevent someone from trying to break into your site. You may be able to lock it down so they cannot get in, but their attempts to crack your passwords can still cause problems. I have discussed these issues at length on the SEO Theory Premium Newsletter. When your Website is down or labeled as being infected with malware, that costs you money. Let’s take a look at some of the issues a senior SEO technician should be able to delve into. It would be good experience for less experienced SEO techs to master these skills as soon as possible. Server Exploits There are different types of hackers out there. Some are just counting coup on Websites and though their hacks are annoying and cost you money they don’t leave anything malicious on your server. Of course, you […]

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